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Klarus XT1C vs Maglite 3 C-Cell

What XT1C does better (5) and where 3 C-Cell wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Klarus XT1C
Klarus · 2018XT1C
5.4Score
5 advantages≈ $35
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Maglite 3 C-Cell
Maglite · 20183 C-Cell
3.6Score
1 advantage≈ $40
4.1Brightness & throw3.7
3.3Battery & charging2.0
8.8Build & durability2.2

Why is XT1C better than 3 C-Cell?

  1. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 45 lm22.2×
  2. Maximum runtime12 h vs 4 h3×
  3. Weight56 g vs 540 g9.6×
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×
  5. RechargeableYes · 3 C-Cell: No

Why is 3 C-Cell better than XT1C?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)178 m vs 274 m+54%
Specifications

Side by side

Klarus XT1CKlarus XT1C≈ $355.4
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm45 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)178 m274 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs1—
Battery & charging
Battery16340 / RCR123A Li-ionC
Number of batteries—3
Maximum runtime12 h4 h
RechargeableYesNo
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Submersible to2 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height94 mm275 mm
Head diameter / width23 mm—
Weight56 g540 g
Modes & features
ColoursBlackBlack
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